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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,833, 404,769.12 and 103,621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,833, 404,769.12 and 103,621 is: 155,439.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,833 : 404,769.12 = 103,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,833/404,769.12 = 103,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,833x = 404,769.12 × 103,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,833x = 41,942,580,983.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,942,580,983.52/269,833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,439.03

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